Directed by James Vásquez, the production stars Steve Blanchard in the title role. Blanchard, who played The Grinch in the 2011 and 2012 engagements, has appeared on Broadway in Beauty and the Beast, Camelot and The Three Musketeers.

Making their Old Globe debuts are Taylor Coleman (Rainbow Fish) and Gabriella Dimmick (The Sound of Music), who alternate in the role of Cindy-Lou Who. The production also features Steve Gunderson (Suds: The Rocking ‘60s Musical Soap Opera, Forever Plaid) as Old Max and Jeffrey Schecter (Nice Work If You Can Get It, Anything Goes) as Young Max.

"Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book," press notes state. "Back for its 16th year, the family favorite features the songs 'Santa for a Day,' 'You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch' and 'Welcome, Christmas (Fah Who Doraze),' the delightful carol from the popular animated version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Celebrate the holidays as the Old Globe Theatre is once again transformed into the snow-covered Whoville, right down to the last can of Who-hash."

The original production of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! was conceived and directed by Jack O'Brien with additional lyrics by Theodor S. Geisel, additional music by Albert Hague and original choreography by John DeLuca.

The production's run will also include an autism-friendly performance Dec. 14 at 10:30 AM.

Tickets can be purchased by calling (619) 23-GLOBE or visiting TheOldGlobe.org.